Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Hardware Engineering (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor has 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has 'national importance.' The AAO determined that the petitioner provided insufficient detail about future projects, did not explain how the research would be disseminated for broader impact, and failed to show a direct connection between the proposed work and wider implications beyond their employer.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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